Study Strategies

Evidence-based methods to improve retention, focus, and learning outcomes.

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Active Recall vs. Re-reading: Two Study Habits With Very Different Outcomes
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Active Recall vs. Re-reading: Two Study Habits With Very Different Outcomes

Re-reading feels productive, but testing yourself on material produces far stronger memories. Here's what the research explains.

By Learning & Education Editorial Team · Aug 2, 2025 · 6 min read

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Asking Better Questions of Your Study Material: The Elaborative Interrogation Method
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Asking Better Questions of Your Study Material: The Elaborative Interrogation Method

Learning & Education Editorial Team · Jun 20, 2024 · 7 min read
Before You Sit Down to Study: A Setup Checklist for a Distraction-Free Session
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Before You Sit Down to Study: A Setup Checklist for a Distraction-Free Session

Learning & Education Editorial Team · Apr 3, 2024 · 6 min read
Cognitive Load Theory: Why Trying to Learn Too Much at Once Often Backfires
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Cognitive Load Theory: Why Trying to Learn Too Much at Once Often Backfires

Learning & Education Editorial Team · Feb 16, 2023 · 9 min read
Cornell Notes, Mind Maps, and Outlines: Comparing Three Popular Note-Taking Systems
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Cornell Notes, Mind Maps, and Outlines: Comparing Three Popular Note-Taking Systems

Learning & Education Editorial Team · Jun 8, 2025 · 6 min read
Key Terms in Learning Science: A Plain-Language Reference for Students
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Key Terms in Learning Science: A Plain-Language Reference for Students

Learning & Education Editorial Team · Feb 14, 2025 · 5 min read
Mapping Out a Weekly Study Plan You Can Actually Follow
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Mapping Out a Weekly Study Plan You Can Actually Follow

Learning & Education Editorial Team · Feb 24, 2026 · 6 min read
Putting Interleaved Practice to Work in Your Study Routine
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Putting Interleaved Practice to Work in Your Study Routine

Learning & Education Editorial Team · Jan 22, 2024 · 7 min read
Study Habits the Research Doesn't Support (And What to Do Instead)
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Study Habits the Research Doesn't Support (And What to Do Instead)

Learning & Education Editorial Team · May 30, 2024 · 6 min read
The Pomodoro Technique: Where Timed Study Intervals Help — and Where They Don't
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The Pomodoro Technique: Where Timed Study Intervals Help — and Where They Don't

Learning & Education Editorial Team · Jul 4, 2024 · 6 min read
The Science of Studying: A Complete Guide to Evidence-Based Learning Methods
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The Science of Studying: A Complete Guide to Evidence-Based Learning Methods

Learning & Education Editorial Team · Mar 26, 2025 · 7 min read
The Spacing Effect: Why Spreading Out Your Study Sessions Leads to Stronger Retention
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The Spacing Effect: Why Spreading Out Your Study Sessions Leads to Stronger Retention

Learning & Education Editorial Team · Apr 26, 2024 · 9 min read
Thinking About Your Own Thinking: An Introduction to Metacognition for Learners
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Thinking About Your Own Thinking: An Introduction to Metacognition for Learners

Learning & Education Editorial Team · Jun 6, 2024 · 7 min read
What Happens to New Information While You Sleep
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What Happens to New Information While You Sleep

Learning & Education Editorial Team · Jul 12, 2026 · 7 min read
When Study Motivation Stalls: Evidence-Informed Strategies to Get Back on Track
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When Study Motivation Stalls: Evidence-Informed Strategies to Get Back on Track

Learning & Education Editorial Team · Sep 4, 2024 · 6 min read
Why Your Lecture Notes May Be Working Against You
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Why Your Lecture Notes May Be Working Against You

Learning & Education Editorial Team · Oct 11, 2023 · 5 min read

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